Washington, D.C: (July 2nd, 202), the FSM Embassy received a Fourth of July Message from the Honorable Anthony Blinken, Secretary of State, wishing the Diplomatic Corps in the United States a safe and healthy holiday celebration. The Message is posted herewith along with Ambassador Susia's response:FourthofJulyMessagefromSecretaryBlinkenH.E.AmbassadorAkillinoHSusaia_Responseto4thofJulyMessagefromT.H.AntonyBlinken
2021 Defense Cooperation Dialogue Between the FSM & Australia Focuses on IUU Fishing, FSM Maritime Security
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—The 2021 Defense Cooperation Dialogue between the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) and the Government of Australia has recently concluded, with its success measured by the strengthening and deepening of the FSM-Australia bilateral security relationship and the in-depth and uncensored exchange of views on mutual security...
FSM-Japan Kizuna to Become Bedrock for Japan-Pacific Relations through Japan Pacific Bond (KIZUNA) Policy; PALM-9 Sees Japan Commit to 55 Billion Yen (~500 Million U.S. Dollars) in Pacific Support
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On July 2nd, 2021, His Excellency David W. Panuelo-President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)-virtually attended the Ninth Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting (PALM-9). Co-Chaired by the Honorable Yoshihide Suga, Prime Minister of Japan, and the Honorable Kausea Natano, Prime Minister of the Republic of Tuvalu, the triennially-held PALM...
FSM Students to See More Affordable Tuition in the United States; FSM to Formally Join the Western Interstate Commission on Higher Education (WICHE)
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On July 1 , 2021, His Excellency David W. Panuelo—President of theFederated States of Micronesia (FSM)—joined His Excellency Surangel S. Whipps Jr., President of the Republic of Palau, the Honorable Tina Muña-Barnes, Vice Speaker of the Guam Legislature, the Honorable Jude U. Hofschneider, Senate President of the Commonwealth of...
President Panuelo Virtually Meets Japan’s Prime Minister Suga, Discusses FSM-Japan Kizuna, the Free & Open Indo-Pacific Strategy, Concerns Over Contaminated Wastewater from Fukushima
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On June 30 , 2021, His Excellency David W. Panuelo—President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—virtually engaged in a formal bilateral meeting with the Honorable Yoshihide Suga, Prime Minister of Japan. The purpose of the FSM-Japan bilateral meeting was to discuss a series of items of mutual interest and...
President Panuelo Launches the FSM Sustainable Energy Project
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On June 29 , 2021, His Excellency David W. Panuelo—President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—launched the $14,200,000 FSM Sustainable Energy Project. Funded by the European Union and implemented by the FSM National and State Governments, with deeply appreciated technical assistance from the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC),...
FSM Pre-Quarantine Policy Successful; COVID-19 Positive Citizens & Potential Contacts Removed from June 26th, 2021 Repatriation Effort
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—On June 26 , 2021, His Excellency David W. Panuelo—President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—received a briefing from his technical health team regarding the June 26th repatriation flight from Guam to Pohnpei State. On June 25 , the repatriating persons were tested for COVID-19. Four (4) out of...
President Panuelo Meets with Chuuk’s Council of Mayors
WENO, Chuuk—Immediately prior to his departure from the State of Chuuk, His Excellency David W. Panuelo—President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—met with the Chuuk Council of Mayors. Chaired by the Honorable Justin Fritz, Mayor of Eot Municipality, the Council discussed multiple issues of import, such as how the...
FSM Signs Agreement with Australia to Provide Laboratory Testing of Medicines for Quality Assurance Purposes
PALIKIR, Pohnpei—The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Commonwealth of Australia to participate in Phase Two of the Pacific Medicine Testing Program which will commence in July 2021.The Pacific Medicine Testing Program is a program that the Australian Government first piloted from September...
“You Matter, Your Family Matters, & Your Grief Matters,” President Panuelo says; FSM Recognizes International Widows Day, President Panuelo & Governor Narruhn Demonstrate Commitment to Rule of Law & Tradition of Respect
WENO, Chuuk—On June 23 , 2021, International Widows Day, His Excellency David W. Panuelo—President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)—visited a grieving widow, her children, and extended family. The purpose of the visit was to show love, support, and the Government’s formal acknowledgement that grief is real, that grief matters,...